The 14 Stages Of Transferring To A New College

Transferring to a new university means opening the door to a plethora of new experiences, insights, and opportunities. Learn more about Temple University's transfer program today, and see what you could discover tomorrow.

1. First off, you begin to notice you're not as satisfied with your current college education as you could be.

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Sometimes it's the classes, sometimes it's the social environment, or sometimes it's literally everything. Regardless, you feel like there has to be something more out there.

2. So you decide to do a little research...just to, you know, see what else might be out there.

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The World Wide Web really does have it all!

3. And after some diligent exploration, you realize that there may be a school out there that doesn't require you to settle after all.

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Who'd've thought! (You did.)

4. So you talk to friends and seek advice.

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Because we all know someone who's been here before, TBH.

5. And you get all your paperwork and info in order.

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This is a process that requires organization, people!

6. And then you just do it. You make the decision. You're moving on!

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And you've never felt more liberated.

7. Then the best part arrives: your acceptance! 🎉

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And you want to scream it from the mountaintops! But you settle for a brisk 500-character status on social media.

8. And so it's your first day and you're excited and nervous and you've got butterflies from head to toe.

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You can't feel your fingers, but boy is your heart bursting.

9. Naturally, you feel a bit inundated with and overwhelmed by all these new changes.

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This is just a part of experiencing change, but don't worry — it'll pass.

10. Eventually you begin to understand the culture of your new school.

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Which professors you work best with, the coziest study nooks, where to get a veggie burger at 2 a.m., etc.

11. And you begin to find people with comparable interests and start making new friends.

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Whether it's a sorority's worth or one best bud, new friends at a new school are a welcome addition to your updated university experience.

12. And the classes! Oh, the classes.

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This is what you came for, right?!

13. And then the bliss just starts to sink in as you realize how different your new experience is from your last.

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You're on cloud nine.

14. And the moment you realize you've made the absolute best decision for you.

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It was all worth it!!!

To learn more about Temple University's transfer program, visit its website today.

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